This month continues our discussion of Correctional Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics with Provision 5 – The nurse owes the same duty to self as to others, including the responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve wholeness of character and integrity, maintain competence, and continue personal and professional growth. Our discussion is based upon the latest ANA Code…
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A patient’s right to self-determination is part of their inherent human dignity. Provision 1 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses calls us to practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. Individuals forfeit many of their rights when incarcerated. Is one of them self-determination? Consider this situation: The inmates in several…
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While the first provision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses addresses the need for compassion and respect for all individuals, the second provision identifies the primary concern of nursing care – the patient. Consider this situation: Inmate Sorokin is in administrative segregation for fighting with an officer last night. During medication rounds he tells nurse Vargas that he needs…
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